No. 67 NAI DFA ES Box 28 File 185
Extracts from a letter from Timothy A. Smiddy to Desmond FitzGerald (Dublin)
(144/23)
WASHINGTON, 20 April 1923
A Chara,
POLICY
[Matter omitted]
All the active Irish-Americans - supporters of Irish Free State, as well as
Irregulars - are against Ireland's entry into League of Nations.
[Matter omitted]
Personally I am of opinion that in the 'long run' in the U.S.A., the advantages
of marking in every way possible - and the League of Nations does it in a high
degree - Ireland as an independent State will outweigh any present hostility.
In fact, the Administration at Washington is only seeking a Diplomatic way of
entering the League.
[Matter omitted]
Mise, le meas,
[signed] T.A. SMIDDY
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